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We are a Seattle-based social enterprise helping entrepreneurs create diverse, equitable, inclusive, sustainable, & tech-enabled businesses & nonprofits. launchindustries.biz | 206.552.0380

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Good Business Network Member Happy Hour is tonight at 5 PM in Seattle! Come to learn about NW Sewn, Seattle Made, and Good Business Network. Discover membership benefits, reconnect with members, and hear about 2026 plans. Enjoy drinks, bites, and great conversation! RSVP! #seattlebusiness
January 21, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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DEADLINE TODAY! It's LCB Tax Time! Welcome to 2026! Your December 2025 filing/reporting is due today. Smooth sailing into the new year starts with timely reports.

What: WA LCB Mandatory Monthly Filing
When: Monthly, on the 20th day of the month

#WALCB #NewYearCompliance #2026Goals #WAState
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January 21, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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When was the last time you audited your software stack? Eliminate "Excess Inventory" of unused SaaS. If you didn't use it last quarter, cut it.

#SaaSAudit #SoftwareOptimization #CostControl #TechStrategy
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January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Beyond the Monolith: A critical presentation exploring the complexity of Latino/a/x/e identity and advancing intersectional equity agendas.

Register via seattlecolleges.edu/mlk-social-justice-week/

#LatinxIdentity #BIPOCUnity #AntiBlackness #SocialJusticeEducation #MLKWeek
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January 20, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day calls us to reflection and action — a reminder that justice requires participation. Join the movement by supporting United Way of King County, which mobilizes thousands across the region to advance education, housing, & economic opportunity. #MLKDay #ServiceInAction
United Way of King County - Committed to a just recovery
Together, we’re committed to a just recovery where people have homes, students graduate, and families are financially stable
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January 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Becoming an employer is complex. Our Employer Support service guides you through registrations, hiring, and compliance.

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#EmployerSupport #HRCompliance #HiringTips #SmallBusinessHR
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January 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Need guidance in navigating cannabis equity programs? Nina Parks, a leader in the cannabis equity movement, has helped shape key programs in Oakland and San Francisco. Let her help you build your cannabusiness. Learn more at launchindustries.biz/team.
#CannabisEquity #SocialImpact #IndustryLeader
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Excited to work with Donald Gregory Bye Consulting to strengthen Seattle's hospitality community with the ABC Program! Learn more: dgbhospitalityconsulting.com/ #HospitalityConsulting #SeattleRestaurants #BusinessGrowth #FoodIndustry #LaunchIndustries
January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Estimated Tax Q4! Deadline for the quarterly estimated payment for 2025 federal income taxes is today. This applies to self-employed individuals and businesses who expect to owe $1,000 or more in taxes. Source: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040es.pdf

#IRSEstimatedTax #SelfEmployed #TaxPrep
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January 16, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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Ventures offers loans up to $50,000 for low-income entrepreneurs, combining financing with business coaching for long-term success.

Reminder: Verification required. Loans require completion of Business Basics Course.

#VenturesNonprofit #Microloans #BusinessCoaching
January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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New hire paperwork should be touchless. Use an HR software that auto-sends W-4s, I-9s, and employee handbook acknowledgment forms.

#HROnboarding #AutomateHR #NewHire #EmployerSupport
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January 14, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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We offer more than outsourcing! Enroll in our Bookkeeping Training to Grow your skills and handle your daily finances with confidence.

#BookkeepingTraining #GrowYourSkills #FinancialLiteracy #ContinuousLearning
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January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Are you prepared for the upcoming tax deadline? Wednesday is the due date for your final Q4 2025 estimated federal tax payment. Applies to most self-employed individuals and businesses. Source: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040es.pdf

#IRSEstimatedTax #SelfEmployed #TaxPrep #Q4Payment
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January 12, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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Is your workplace culture hindering progress? 🌟 C. Marie Taylor, founder of Equity Through Action, transforms organizations with impactful JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) strategies and leadership development. Learn more at launchindustries.biz/team
#EquityLeader #TransformCulture
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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EMBR Solutions, founded by Maggie Reilly, offers HR consulting and organizational development services that center people, belonging, & performance with a trauma-informed, equity-driven approach. We’re honored to collaborate.
#HRConsulting #OrganizationalDevelopment #WorkplaceEquity #LaunchPartner
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January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Deadline: LCB Tax Filing (Liquor/Cannabis). Monthly reporting due on the 20th. Use our compliance calendar & set Google Workspace reminders to stay on track! https://www.launchindustries.biz/calendar #WALCB #LiquorLicense #CannabisBiz #MonthlyFiling
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January 9, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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Need professional HR or organizational development guidance? Launch, through the ABC Program, offers capacity-building services to Seattle businesses to strengthen internal structures. Learn how to qualify: launchindustries.biz/abc-program

#BusinessHR #SeattleGrowth #CapacityBuilding
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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COBRA Health Coverage: Eligible ex-employees can continue health benefits. Admins must notify within 14 days. Set reminders in Google Workspace!
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#COBRA #HealthBenefits #HRCompliance #EmployerOnly
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January 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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Reminder: You must update your WA business license before hiring. File the New Hire Business License Application at least 90 days before the intended hire date. Use our compliance calendar and set up reminders in Google Workspace to stay ahead.

#WALicense #HiringPrep #EmployerOnly #BusinessLicense
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Stay updated with the latest classes, events, and important dates at Launch Industries. Explore our calendar for upcoming opportunities and activities.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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Stop hoarding paper receipts. Use apps that automatically scan, categorize, and upload expenses directly to your accounting software. It reduces data entry defects.

#ReceiptAutomation #BookkeepingHacks #ExpenseTracking #FinanceTips
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January 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Missing an important legal document can sink your business. Our Registered Agent service ensures timely scanning and email of all your critical mail.

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#LegalCompliance #RegisteredAgent #SmallBizSupport #SeattleBusiness
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January 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Report New Hires to DSHS! Notify WA State about new or rehired employees within 20 days. Use our compliance calendar and set Google reminders! https://www.launchindustries.biz/calendar #NewHire #DSHS #EmployerMandate #HRHustle
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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I-9: Verify Employment! Confirm new hire identity & work authorization in the U.S. Complete within 3 days of start date. Use our compliance calendar & set reminders in Google Workspace! https://www.launchindustries.biz/calendar #FormI9 #HRCompliance #NewHire #EmployerOnly
January 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Struggling to scale your business while maintaining profitability? Robin Roskind, a finance leader with decades of experience, specializes in strategic planning and financial management. Let her guide you to success! Learn more at launchindustries.biz/team

#BusinessScaling #StrategicFinance #Growth
January 4, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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W-4: Tax Withholding Setup. New employees declare federal tax withholding on or before their first day. Use our compliance calendar and Google Workspace reminders to stay on track! https://www.launchindustries.biz/calendar #W4 #PayrollPrep #HiringHacks #HRCompliance
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January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM